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Introducing Barbados’ Transit Solutions to the World

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Photo courtesy of Pamala Proverbs By Khalil Bryan (Business Development Lead of Caribbean Transit Solutions Inc.) and Veronica Millington (Caribbean Transit Solutions Inc. Marketing Lead)   Photo courtesy of Pamela Proverbs    For the first time, Barbadians have access to reliable public transport information, courtesy of our apps ‘BeepCap’ and ‘BeepBus’. Our … [Read more...] about Introducing Barbados’ Transit Solutions to the World

Some useful tools for the Caribbean when a natural disaster occurs

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Photo courtesy of Stocksnap As the Caribbean region braced for this year’s hurricane season, the Inter-American Development Bank was putting the finishing touches on the Risk Monitor, a comprehensive tool to help regional policymakers consider relevant evaluation data in order to reduce the risks associated with disasters. The tool is not yet published online, but various IDB … [Read more...] about Some useful tools for the Caribbean when a natural disaster occurs

Can we manage a natural disaster?

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Photo courtesy of NASA With hurricane season underway in Latin America and the Caribbean, it is time for a discussion about managing risks.   Our region is exposed to a variety of hazards, including floods, earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, droughts and hurricanes. In the last 35 years, the region has experienced more than 1,300 disasters that have claimed some … [Read more...] about Can we manage a natural disaster?

Jamaica Citizen Security and Justice Programme: Making A Difference

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by Brithney Black, UWI Student While there are several negative issues blasted in the media in Jamaica, I have come to know that all is not lost. Jamaica still has the blessings of a loving God - One who is working through the Ministry of National Security. The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) is a functioning violence-prevention initiative of the Ministry of … [Read more...] about Jamaica Citizen Security and Justice Programme: Making A Difference

Caribbean Food Security in 2030: A Futurist Exercise

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  Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Author,  Banco Carregosa At present Caribbean states enjoys food security, with the exception of Haiti.   Caribbean states with available statistics report average dietary energy supplies greater than 100 percent, whereas Haiti reports 89 percent (FAO Food Security Indicators).  Nonetheless,  the majority of the Caribbean states are … [Read more...] about Caribbean Food Security in 2030: A Futurist Exercise